I've wanted a bird all my life and now my mom is finally letting me get one, but I dont really know what prices to look for.
2006-07-21 15:37:36 · 9 answers · asked by Dreher C 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
It depends on where you get them. Pet stores tend to overprice their birds more than should be legal. I've seen $50 birds go for over $200 over here. Prices can range from $50 upwards to $200
Breeders tend to have better quality birds for cheaper prices, but they may not have the color(s) you want. However, you're inclined to get a well socialized bird from good genes if the breeder knows what they're doing. Most breeders charge around $75 - $100 for a lutino.
Then there's bird sanctuaries and pet rescues. They may not have what you want, but they're more affordable. Most birds are $20 - $30, depending on the rescue.
Good luck! I once had a lutino named Bones. I loved her dearly but I was forced to give her up due to an annoying landlord.
2006-07-21 22:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by white_ravens_white_crows 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't pay more than $100. You could pay that or more for a show quality bird, but a breeder would sell you a hand fed lutino baby for around $100 or so. You should really try breeders... avoid Petco. You could also check petfinder for cockatiel adoptions.
2006-07-22 00:43:06 · answer #2 · answered by ziz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a former breeder of fancy and mutated tiels I would sell male Lutino tiels for between 55 and 70 dollars. Depending upon intensity of color and size.
2006-07-21 22:45:18 · answer #3 · answered by Birdkeeper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About $120 just for the bird but you need to get a good size cage, dishes, food, toys, etc. So total, around $300.
2006-07-21 23:24:12 · answer #4 · answered by beautiful_dancing_belle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is this a handreared cockatiel?
If so they cost approx $100 depending on where u are buying from
Remember all the things that go along with owning a bird.
Variety of food, (not just seed)
Worming
Large cage
Spending lots of time with your new bird
Australian prices (newcastle)
2006-07-21 23:17:17 · answer #5 · answered by jordancassandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you live. Pets Store will sell them for more then a breeder. Average price is about $100 from a breeder. If you need help finding a breeder where you live please let me know, I may be able to help you find one.
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2006-07-21 22:59:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it depend s on were you get them like where i got my cockatiels the adults were like $59 and the baby cokatiels are like $79 that depens were you get them like it pet stores its rare when they have the one your looking for. but they might have there but it more expensive.
2006-07-22 12:54:48 · answer #7 · answered by sony anime 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u go to ASPCA and they have one u can get it for free.
2006-07-21 22:41:31 · answer #8 · answered by Ash Nickel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to ask, you probably can't afford one.
2006-07-22 07:06:03 · answer #9 · answered by Da Wizard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋